Boo at the Zoo, Orange County’s premier Halloween event for kids, is set for Saturday, Oct. 21, Sunday, Oct. 22, Saturday, Oct. 28 and Sunday, Oct. 29 from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
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Category Archives: Santa Ana
Orange County commemorates the first anniversary of their first year-round homeless shelter
Santa Ana, CA (October 5, 2017) — Today, the County of Orange commemorated the one-year anniversary of its first County homeless shelter, the Courtyard Transitional Center in Santa Ana. Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Andrew Do, First District, who was instrumental in bringing the Courtyard to fruition, visited with staff and residents at the shelter to signify the milestone.
“The Courtyard was a response to a homelessness crisis in the Santa Ana Civic Center, and it has made a significant impact on the lives of the individuals who have taken advantage of the resources provided,” said Supervisor Do. “We have seen tremendous success in the last 12 months, with more than 153 people from the Courtyard connected to housing and more than 125 who are employed. I have no doubt that we will continue to see people coming to the Courtyard as the first step in ending their homelessness.” Continue reading
Civic Center pedestrian traffic rerouted due to construction
Civic Center Pedestrian Traffic Rerouted Due to Construction
Santa Ana, CA (October 5, 2017) — Pedestrian traffic has been rerouted surrounding the Building 16 construction area to ensure the safety of those walking through the Civic Center in Santa Ana.
The County has installed fencing along the Building 16 construction area and is installing additional easy-to-follow directional signs to help pedestrians navigate through the Civic Center. The Promenade (also known as the Walk of Honor), which previously extended from Ross St. to N. Broadway, will be closed until late 2019. A map of the impacted area is available at bit.ly/2gbFnQk. Continue reading
What you need to know if you are considering a divorce in Orange County
WHAT PAPERS DO I NEED FOR MY DIVORCE?
Thirty three people file for divorce in Orange County every day, according to the Orange County Register. The national divorce rate is about 50 percent. In California, it’s 60 percent.
If you are thinking about getting a divorce you might think that there is one set of paperwork to fill out, file, and the divorce becomes final six months later. However that is not true. Continue reading
OC Health Care Agency reports the season’s first influenza case
OC Health Care Agency Reports Season’s First Influenza Case
(Santa Ana, CA) – The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) has confirmed our county’s first case of influenza, signaling that flu season is officially here and serving as a reminder that the best way to prevent the flu is by getting vaccinated.
Influenza is a seasonal contagious respiratory illness which can be caused by influenza A or B viruses. Flu symptoms may include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, headaches, body aches, chills and fatigue. Flu illness can be severe, leading to missed school or work, hospitalization and even death. Continue reading
Enjoy a safe family event on Halloween at Santa Ana United Methodist Church
Santa Ana United Methodist Church is hosting a Trunk or Treat and Harvest Festival on Oct. 31, 2017, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., at 2121 N. Grand Ave., in Santa Ana, in their back parking lot. This church is located next to Northeast Santa Ana Little League and Sierra Prepatory Academy.
Come out dressed as your favorite video game character and level up on your candy! Enjoy a safe and family friendly Halloween night with games, music and lots of candy. Continue reading
Former SAPD Police Chief Rojas’ lawsuit against the City of Santa Ana should be disregarded because he was incompetent
Gerry Serrano, the President of the Santa Ana Police Officers Association has responded to the ridiculous lawsuit filed by former SAPD Police Chief Carlos Rojas, with this statement:
“I’m shocked and dumbfounded that Rojas would make such false accusations and continue to damage our city and community. The truth, that the Police Officers Association knows is he was incompetent and had lost the confidence of the rank and file; a vote of No Confidence was initiated, personnel matters were mismanaged and he was unable to implement an effective community oriented policing philosophy. Continue reading
The SAPD is investigating whether recorders used at the Kidseum had bodily fluids on them
Santa Ana Police Department
The Santa Ana Police Department is currently assisting the California State Attorney General’s Office and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service in the collection of recorders that may have been exposed to bodily fluids.
A recorder is a wooden flute-like musical instrument used by children. Based on information provided by the Attorney General and Postal Inspectors, the Santa Ana Police Department was able to identify approximately 55 children that took a musical class at Bower’s Kidseum on June 27, June 28, or July 22, 2017. The classes were taught by an independent contractor not employed by Bower’s Kidseum, who is not being identified at this time. Continue reading
Missing Santa Ana grandfather with dementia found in Costa Mesa
Santa Ana Police Department
Advisory: Critical Missing Person Located
Teofilo Fuentes Gallegos, 80-years old, a critical missing person, has been located by the Costa Mesa Police Department. Gallegos was transported to Hoag Hospital as a precaution. His family has been notified. Continue reading
Santa Ana grandfather with dementia missing since yesterday afternoon
A Santa Ana grandfather named Teo Gallegos, who has dementia, disappeared yesterday at around 3 p.m. He got out of the house while the his granddaughter was showering.
Gallegos is a male Hispanic, 5’04”, 180 lbs., with gray hair and brown eyes, according to the SAPD. He was last seen wearing a gray jacket, gray pants, and dark colored loafers. Continue reading
Suspect shot by an SAPD police officer may have committed up to seven armed robberies
It turns out that the robbery suspect that was shot and wounded yesterday evening by an SAPD police officer, at a Chevron gas station, may be a suspect the police were already looking for in connection with at least seven armed robberies, according to the O.C. Register.
The suspect was shot when he tried to rob a Chevron gas station at Grand and N. Fairhaven avenues in Santa Ana on Thursday, Sept. 28, at round 5:40 p.m. Continue reading
The Santa Ana City Council might be picking a new City Manager at a closed meeting on Oct. 2
The Santa Ana City Council is conducting a Special Closed Session Meeting on Oct. 2 at 2 pm. The meeting agenda only has one item on it – the appointment of a new City Manager.
The current Acting City Manager is Cynthia J. Kurtz. She has over 26 years of local government experience including previously serving as the City Manager for the City of Pasadena for ten years, as well as the Interim City Manager for the City of Covina for six months. Continue reading
The SAPD shot a robbery suspect and arrested three others at a Chevron gas station tonight
At least one person was struck by gunfire during an officer-involved shooting at a Chevron gas station in Santa Ana on Thursday, Sept. 28, at round 5:40 p.m., according to the O.C. Register.
The shooting happened at a Chevron gas station located at Grand and N. Fairhaven avenues. Continue reading
Older Adults Fair and Senior Art Sale set for Oct. 1 at Birch Park
City of Santa Ana
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA – On Sunday, October 1, 2017, the SASC Senior Club and Downtown Neighborhood Association will host an older adult outreach event for the entire community. The 2nd Annual International Older Adults Fair and Senior Art Sale will take place at Birch Park/SASC. All proceeds from the Art Sale will go to the Senior Board fundraiser to help build a permanent restroom and a fence to preserve the historical Birch Park.
The Older Adults Fair will kick off with performances by Santa Ana and Southwest senior center participants. There will be music, food, prizes, health screenings, information booths, a senior art sale booth and much more! All senior event participants will have great time in the fair and will receive prizes for participating. Local companies have contributed exciting prizes to opportunity drawings. If you are a senior (60+), be sure to visit the registration booth to receive your event bag of goodies, free lunch wrist band a nd free raffle ticket. Continue reading
Former gangbanger turned lawyer is suing the City of Santa Ana for shooting a suspect in the back
The family of an unarmed 18-year-old shot and killed while running from gang officers has hired Humberto Guizar, a former gangbanger turned lawyer, to represent them in a civil rights lawsuit against the city of Santa Ana, according to the O.C. Register.
Guizar won $3.2 million for the survivors of a Ramona Gardens man who died after an altercation with LAPD officers back in 2012, according to the L.A. Times. Continue reading